Cowboy hat wearing Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, will retire from Congress
Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida has announced her retirement from Congress at the age of 83. She expressed concerns about the future of her mentorship program and the implications of mid-decade redistricting in Florida. Wilson hinted that she may not be leaving politics entirely, considering a potential run for governor.
- ▪Frederica Wilson announced her retirement during an interview with the Miami Herald.
- ▪She had previously denied rumors of her stepping down just days before the announcement.
- ▪Wilson has been largely absent from her legislative duties following eye surgery.
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Politics Cowboy hat wearing Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, will retire from Congress By Josh Christenson Published May 29, 2026, 4:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) became the latest member of Congress to announce her retirement during a new interview published Friday after having furiously denied talk of her stepping down as a “crazy rumor.” The 83-year-old congresswoman told the Miami Herald it was “time” to leave office and that she had refrained from doing so before over concerns for ensuring the future of a mentorship program she had created.
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